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Monday, June 17, 2013  The Southeastern Conference has honored both the South Carolina and Tennessee football teams for their conduct after Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore suffered a severe injury last fall.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney says he expects authorities to find the person or people responsible for this month's vandalism of Howard's Rock at Memorial Stadium.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Marcus Lattimore worked out on his injured knee for NFL personnel, doing some exercises and pass-catching drills at South Carolina's pro day on Wednesday. He received loud applause from ex-teammates, coaches and NFL evaluators.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The University of South Carolina announced a $45 increase to season ticket prices for 2013, raising the cost to $365 a seat for the Gamecocks seven-game schedule. The school says the money will help pay for facility upgrades.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Coach Steve Spurrier and the Gamecocks are slated to open spring practice Tuesday, March 5.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  University of South Carolina officials say the Gamecock football team will be arriving at Williams-Brice Stadium around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Trey Rogers ran for 110 yards and scored five rushing touchdowns and Trey Samuel added 274 yards rushing and two scores as Hartsville defeated Union County 62-27 in the Class 3A state championship Saturday night.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Shaq Davidson rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more to lead Gaffney to its record 16th state championship with a 34-14 victory over Dutch Fork in the Class 4A Division I title game Saturday.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Connor Shaw threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score as No. 12 South Carolina beat Arkansas 38-20 on Saturday.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Connor Shaw threw three touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 17 South Carolina overcame the loss of tailback Marcus Lattimore for a 38-35 victory over Tennessee on Saturday.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The University of South Carolina football team will open its 2013 Southeastern Conference schedule at Georgia next fall. That game returns to its more traditional second week of the season.

Sunday, September 30, 2012  ESPN show will broadcast from Horseshoe on Oct. 6.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Carolina QB sets school record for most completions in a row.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Steve Spurrier naming Connor Shaw the starting quarterback for the Missouri game during his press conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  In Division I football, only three active coaches -- Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer (253), Texas' Mack Brown (229), and Nevada's Chris Ault (227) -- have more wins than Spurrier.